If you loved The Scarlet Empress, try The Duchess
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Theyboth carry the cozy mood tag, and they sit in Drama / History / Romance territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Scarlet Empress, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What The Duchess is
Eighteenth century England, autumn leaves, a lavish ball. A duchess's lavish lifestyle and political ambitions clash with societal expectations, a complicated marriage unfolds. This period drama benefits from a second viewing on a rainy afternoon.

